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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

Please read before filling out the application.

WAYO is a non-commercial, low-power FM radio station owned by the Multi-Use Community Cultural Center (MuCCC), locally operated, and actively engaged with the Rochester arts and cultural community. WAYO’s mission is to provide expansive musical and cultural expression by emphasizing creativity, freedom, and diversity. Our vision for the station is that it will create engaging experiences for listeners by offering programs with wide-ranging and idiosyncratically curated music; original comedic, dramatic, and musical performance; interesting and relevant talk; and voices under-represented by other Rochester media.

Programming

WAYO is currently accepting applications to create programming on the station.

• We are looking for proposals for arts and culture oriented programming including but not limited to recorded music-based programs; variety shows; interview shows; talk shows; radio dramas; poetic performance; and experimentation.
• While legal restrictions apply (such as restrictions on language), programmers will be in control of the content of their programs and not have to adhere to a centralized format.
• Recorded music-based programmers will be able to utilize music from their own collection, and we will provide equipment to support the use of all formats (compact disc; vinyl records; computer files, etc.).
• The station’s studio has a large performance space that can accommodate musical, comedic, and dramatic performance and a control room large enough to conduct interviews.

Application process

• Complete the application below and submit it.
• WAYO staff will review your application. You may be contacted to arrange a phone or in-person conversation with station staff.
• WAYO staff will make recommendations to the MuCCC’s Board of Directors for their approval.
• WAYO staff will contact you after the discussion with the MuCCC board.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. As MuCCC board meetings take place on the first Monday of the month, applications received during the first half of a given month should expect to hear back from WAYO staff at the beginning of the following month while those submitting in second half of a given month might not hear back for two months.

Next steps if accepted

• WAYO staff will work with you to finalize details of your show’s duration, time slot, and production needs.
• An agreement between WAYO and yourself covering expectations and responsibilities will be discussed and signed. For all programmers, the initial contract will last for two months with the potential to renew.
• You will receive training from WAYO staff beginning in the spring of 2015, and begin broadcasting once the station is live.

If you have any other questions, please consult the FAQ or contact us at applications@wayofm.org. Thank you for your interest in the station and we look forward to reviewing your proposal!

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

Name(s): *

Email: *

Phone: *

INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SHOW

Proposed title of show (optional):

Show description: *

Proposed duration of show: *

Please provide a sample "playlist" or description of a sample episode for your proposed program. *

Audio sample (optional):

If you have a short audio sample that you'd like us to hear, feel free to upload it here (MP3s only, up to 7mb).Files must be less than 7 MB.Allowed file types: mp3.

YOUR AVAILABILITY

Availability - Please select ALL times for which you WOULD be available.

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Of the times you selected, please choose your top 3 time slots, in order of preference.

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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR SHOW

Do you have any previous radio experience? If yes, please describe below: *

For music-based programs, please explain how you will sustain fresh content without the benefit of a library of music at the station. For other types of shows, please describe your strategies to sustain your idea week after week. *

What are the opportunities for original content such as performance, interviews, and talk? *

What are the opportunities for Rochester-focused content? *

We want to not only emphasize diversity across shows, but also within shows. How does your idea allow room for different types of music/content? *

Are there any other ways this idea differs from programming currently heard on other stations? *

WAYO's studio is equipped with basic radio station equipment (mixing console, microphones, turntables, CD players, etc.) Please describe any equipment or production needs for this show that go beyond this basic equipment. *

Do you have any additional accomplishments or participate in any activities you would like us to know about? *

Thanks for taking the time to fill out this application; we appreciate your interest in WAYO 104.3FM!